Coach Rachel and Coach Chris sit down to discuss what they would tell a new CrossFit coach and what sets apart good and great coaches. Although they are both CF-L3 certified, this fact has almost nothing to do with what's really important: caring for your members.

We interview Drs. Kristin and Mark Legnola of Chiropractic Community Center about all things chiropractic, pregnancy, postpartum and more. This is a great episode to learn more about what chiropractic is, who it's for, and why you might consider seeing a chiro.
www.bluebellchiropractic.com
Webster Method: https://icpa4kids.com/
www.birthfit.com
www.crossfitkanna.com

When did Coach Fox start CrossFit?
Is she always so positive?
What time does she wake up?
How was she proposed to?
Does she like vacuum lines in her carpet?
Find out the answers to these questions and more.

We talk to Wendy to learn more about her daughter who has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. We also talk about how the ketogenic diet has played a role in her daughter's health and just how stringent they need to be when administering such a diet.
To learn more, head to https://www.dravetfoundation.org/

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with CrossFit OG, Pat Barber. We cover everything from his current nutrition and working out; surfing; his own CrossFit story leading up to the Games and beyond; the CRAZIEST travel story you never want to experience; Dad life; his business Warmup and Workout; and giving his kids knives. Enjoy!

Coaches Rachel and Chris talk about the common ups and downs of starting CrossFit, why PR'ing all the time is common in the beginning, and some warning signs that your CrossFit gym is not a great fit for you

In this episode we chat with Chuck Bennington, lead coach for CrossFit Gymnastics about:
-His background in the military and finding CF
-CF Gymnastics - shapes and how they translate to weightlifting
-Rx = understanding
-Being a dad
-Books he recommends
-Themes of: Vulnerability and Overall wanting to help others

Coaches Rachel and Chris discuss how CrossFit differs from other fitness routines due to the in-depth coaching and how this means it can be for anybody, but maybe not everyone. Coach Rachel also talks about how CF improved her golf game and her experience at the Adaptive Training Seminar.

In this episode we get to know our newest staff member, Coach Rachel. Rachel talks about being overweight as a teen and finding high intensity exercise to lose the weight, then using CrossFit to change her body composition. We also talk about her recent experience at the CrossFit Gymnastics specialty seminar and the things she took away from that weekend.

Becca wanted to lean out and increase performance in the gym, but at 1500 calories, she wasn't eating enough! This episode walks through our process of increasing her calories and the results she has seen in and out of the gym. Some of the effects surprised her!

Breakfast - what do you do when you get sick of eggs?
Weight belt placement? Alternating upper and lower body days? Cheat weekends? Three best mobility exercises?
If you could build an athlete ground-up, where would you start?
When should you start using pre-workout/other supplements?
Nutrition hacks? What or who inspires you as a coach? Hype track? What Games athlete would you want to coach? What would you program for the Open? Favorite/least favorite move?
Why do people sometimes puke when they workout?
Nervous pees before workout? How often to take rest days? What to do with 10 minutes time after a workout?

We chat with Jon Dobzelecki from Performing Nutrition and how he went from almost 400 lbs. to nutrition coach. We talk about his time growing up in the States and then Hong Kong; his yo-yo dieting with Weight Watchers, and how a $50 bet in college got him to lose almost 200 lbs, run 2 marathons, start CrossFit, and discover his passion of helping others with nutrition. Find out more at www.performingnutrition.com and on Instagram @performingnutrition

This week we talk with Melissa Hemphill: Air Force Captain, Biology professor, wife, mother of 3, and BIRTHFIT Regional Director. We cover topics like nutrition, mindset, and self-care, but so much more including Melissa’s personal life events and struggles.

We talk to Dori Fleekop, coach at CrossFit Kanna. We learn about his background and how he went from 205 lbs. to 150 lbs. by simply working for it. We also talk about how he found CrossFit in Europe, how he came to Kanna, and his experience at the CrossFit Adaptive Athlete Seminar and his takeaways for working with impaired athletes.

This week we talk with Nast Whitson, BIRTHFIT Regional Director, CrossFit coach, running coach, and so much more. We talk about having a tribe, her journey from track star, med school to fashion career change, books she likes, being a “pressure releaser,” and more on mindset.

We interview the founder of BirthFit, a movement that encourages a state of readiness for expecting mothers by focusing on four pillars: nutrition, fitness, chiropractic, and mindset. Coach Chris recently attended the BirthFit coaches seminar and wanted to spread the word about this powerful movement.